Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup
Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup brims with earthy beets, tender cabbage, and hearty potatoes, enriched by pork sausage for a robust, satisfying bowl. Tomato and garlic add depth with a gentle sweetness balanced by a touch of sugar, while a dollop of sour cream brings tangy richness. Serve it steaming hot on a cool day and finish with fresh herbs for a comforting, classic taste.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Crumble the sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until it is no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 3
Fill a large pot halfway with water (about 8 cups) and bring it to a boil.
- 4
Add the sausage to the pot, cover, and bring it back to a boil. Add the beets and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes and continue cooking until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the cabbage and tomatoes.
- 5
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender. Stir in the tomato paste and the remaining 3/4 cup water until well blended; transfer to the pot.
- 6
Add the garlic to the soup, cover, and turn off the heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar and season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream and dill. Enjoy!
- Calories 207.85 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.4 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 34.73 g 13%
- Total Fat 6.3 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.94 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 187.61 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 8.37 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 17.04 g --
- Added Sugars 8.72 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 58.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 598.48 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 33.31 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 23.39 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup is a Polish dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beet, Carrot, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 207.85 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup?
- It is a Polish soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beet, Carrot, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, Green Cabbage. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup?
- Explore these Polish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup healthy?
- Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 207.85 calories and 4.4 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 187.61 mg (8% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.94 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.72 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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